Printed Poly-Cotton Oxford Dress Fabric from China
A lightweight printed oxford weave fabric blending polyester staple fibers (under 85%) with cotton, commonly used for women's dresses and blouses. Classified under HTS 5516.44.0070 for its printed oxford cloth characteristics in artificial staple fiber weaves mixed with cotton. Meets chapter 55 statistical notes for oxford construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label fiber composition accurately on invoices; printed patterns must not obscure weave identification
• Pitfall: confusing with poplin/broadcloth—oxford has distinct basket weave
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'oxford cloth (227)' for CBP review